Rep. Rick Allen Reflects on the 2018 Masters Tournament

Washington, April 11, 2018

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) spoke on the House floor Tuesday night to recognize “a tradition unlike any other,” the Masters golf tournament. The Augusta National Golf Course resides in Rep. Allen’s district and is an attraction that brings people from all walks of life together, whether watching from the course or gathered with family and friends around the television.


Mr. Speaker, last week in Augusta, Georgia, we celebrated a tradition that is truly unlike any other. The first full week of April is always one filled with excitement and stellar competition as we watch the most talented golfers in the world take on the famed Augusta National golf course. And for one week each year, the world gets a glimpse into Georgia-12 and the wonderful people who live and work there - the district I have the great honor of representing.

From the world-famous azaleas to the delicious pimento cheese sandwiches, the tradition that encompasses the Masters is truly something special. We also heard a historic announcement from Chairman Fred Ridley that the final round of a new competition, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Tournament, will be played at the Augusta National - furthering the Masters tradition and the future of golf.

I’d like to congratulate Chairman Ridley for his leadership in making this important decision and I would also like to congratulate this year’s Masters Champion and Augusta University graduate, Patrick Reed, for his outstanding performance under the greatest pressure experienced in any competition - the back nine at Augusta.

It was my privilege to welcome people from around the globe to the world’s greatest sporting event, as we countdown the days until Masters 2019. With that, I yield back.

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